Burnley vs Wolverhampton Wanderers LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Burnley’s hopes of Premier League survival were dealt another blow despite a brilliant strike by Jacob Bruun Larsen as Wolverhampton Wanderers fought back from a goal down to draw 1-1 at Turf Moor on Tuesday.
Nottingham Forest’s 3-1 over Fulham earlier in the evening means that they are in 17th place on 25 points, three ahead of Luton Town in 18th spot and six ahead of second-from-bottom Burnley, while Wolves are 10th on 42 points.
Burnley went ahead in the 37th minute through Bruun Larsen, who met a deep cross on the right from Dara O’Shea with a stunning volley with his instep that flew past the helpless Jose Sa in the Wolves goal.
However, Wolves levelled in first-half stoppage time as Rayan Ait-Nouri was left completely unmarked in the box to send a powerful downward header from Pablo Sarabia’s free kick bouncing into the net to secure a point.
Burnley vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
It probably shouldn't have been a surprise that Burnley were picking the ball out of the net in the opening 45 minutes, they have conceded 29 first-half strikes in 31 games but it felt for large parts that they were in control. They haven't looked like a side struggling in the Premier League but they find themselves level but will need to continue to move the ball with the speed currently shown and just add a clinical touch in the final third if they are to continue their fine form. Wolves have ridden their luck for parts of this game, but with Cunha on the bench they have the quality that could change the fixture in their favour.
Burnley vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Well it has been an exciting half, and a difficult one to call as well. Burnley have been playing with a new-found confidence and took the lead with Bruun Larsen's volley. The Clarets had deserved it up until that point with Vitinho testing Sa moments before the opener, but Wolves slowly built their way back into the game. Ait-Nouri has been the away sides brightest spark and stung Burnley late on in the half. He won the free-kick and then met Sarabia's cross with a cushioned header to beat Muric and level the game.
Burnley vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Ait-Nouri has been the biggets threat for Wolves so far and wins a free-kick for his side to have one last chance before the break.
Burnley vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Cullen finds himself free on the edge of the box and pulls the trigger although it doesn't test Sa at all.
Burnley vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Chiwome has had a difficult evening so far, but for only his second-ever game in the Premier League he has continued to be busy throughout the opening half. He has just come up against Esteve who has is having a fine game so far.
Burnley vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Burnley are looking to get a second before the break. Foster walks into the box but can't find the space to shoot and it is cleared but Cullen is there to keep the pressure on. Wolves stay strong and keep Sa's goal protected.
Burnley vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Chiwome has a chance to instantly respond. The youngster spins and shoots and it looks goal-bound but it clips his teammate Toti and goes out for a goal kick.
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